Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

During this process, students observe closely, interpret their observations thoughtfully, and generate questions that spark curiosity and drive inquiry. ” Students are encouraged to generate questions that surface from their observations and interpretations. The final stage of this thinking routine is “wondering.”

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here is an example of a Present and Defend protocol used in science investigations. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Part V: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part five of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “Claim-Evidence-Question” routine.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here is an example of a Present and Defend protocol used in science investigations. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

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